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realtors: Become Your Client's Trusted Real Estate Advisor! - 05/22/12 10:36 PM
Today was busy but fun and rewarding as are many days in the world of real estate. One of my past clients came in to list the home that I had sold him and his wife many years ago. Unfortunately, his home is on the default list, which is the sad story of quite a few homeowners today. He said he had heard from several real estate agents that called when they saw his home loan was in default. One of them was a bit pushy in trying to list his home.
Thankfully, my client and his wife would work with … (0 comments)
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realtors: Iron County First Quarter MLS and Utah Association Of Realtors Statistics - 04/24/12 02:02 PM
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley Team’s April 2012 Real Estate Newsletter Update
According to first quarter graphs from the Iron County Board of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS),103 homes were sold in Iron County under $99,999; and 130 homes sold between $100,000 and $199,999. Therefore, 233 homes sold under $200,000. Only 45 homes sold above $200,000 including all the way up to the highest priced home that sold. Lower priced homes seem to be attracting buyers & investors that could not qualify in years past.
According to the recent Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR) February Local Market Updates by County, Iron … (1 comments)
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realtors: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Seller, Do You Really Want To Sell Your Home? - 02/21/12 12:42 PM
Last week I spoke to sellers that said they absolutely needed to sell their home quickly. Does that mean they were motivated? It was obvious these sellers were not. They informed me immediately that they would need a cash buyer because their home would not appraise for the amount they had to pocket. Therefore, the buyer would probably not be able to get a loan. Does this sound like a quick sell to you?
This type of scenario may have worked in 2005 when buyers were sometimes willing to pay $30,000 above appraised price. It most certainly is not reasonable in the current buyers' market. This is a bargain driven real estate market … (1 comments)
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realtors: Don't You Agree That Every Buyer Should Have A Through Inspection? - 02/17/12 11:49 AM
Recently a buyer didn't hire an inspection because he didn't want to pay an inspector. Problems were discovered 2 months after closing, and the buyer had to fix them. Sellers do not always know if there is a problem in their home. They are only required to disclose problems they know about to theYo buyer.
Many homes in today's market are bank owned. There is not even a seller to contact that knows anything about the condition of the home and property. Most banks never seen the home. An inspection is always a must in my book no matter what home and no matter who the seller is.
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realtors: Are We All Selling HomeSteps/Freddie Mac Homes? If not, we should be! - 02/02/12 05:55 PM
HomeSteps Provides Affordable Housing & Benefits Communities
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley attended a HomeSteps/Freddie Mac Road Show at the Utah County Board of REALTORS office in Orem, Utah, yesterday. Buyers would be interested in the excellent presentation Lauren Feild gave to the real estate agents in attendance including the answer to the question, What is HomeSteps? She explained, "*HomeSteps is the real estate unit of Freddie Mac. *We market a nationwide selection of Freddie Mac-owned homes. *The brand, Homesteps, was created by Freddie Mac to market its homes."
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley of ERA Realty Center has represented HomeSteps' Freddie Mac Homes for many years as a listing agent. Janet … (1 comments)
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realtors: Dare To Dream The Impossible Dream! Apparently, Nothing is Impossible! - 01/24/12 06:09 PM
Dare To Dream The Impossible Dream! Apparently, Nothing is Impossible!
Steve Florio of Mortgage Family emailed an article "Field of possibilities" that caught my attention. Let me quote, "Whatever it is you desire to have, to be, or to experience, already exists within the realm of possibility. The more fully you express that desire, the more completely it appears in your life." The above statement requires some thought beyond just reading. I do firmly believe that if you think positively, live courageously, and believe in yourself, dreams do come true. I also believe that it is of the utmost importance to make sure that our positive thoughts … (2 comments)
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realtors: Iron County, Utah, Real Estate is on the Move! - 12/02/11 06:23 PM
Iron County Real Estate Update from Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR), shows closings are up year to date 10.8% over last year. I think that's great! I'd be spinning cartwheels if our average sales price hadn't gone down to $92,500! I don't believe you could even buy a home for that price in the peak of the market in 2006!
With prices that low, commissions can't be bringing in huge profits at this point in our careers! I still feel positive, however, about our real estate market in the Cedar City, UT, area. Why? Because homes are selling, and buyers are excited … (0 comments)
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realtors: Act Now in Cedar City! Are Bargain-Priced Homes Selling Quickly Everywhere? - 11/12/11 04:47 PM
Cedar City, UT, homes are selling quickly when they are priced as bargains! Buyers are sad if their home goes under contract before they get around to making an offer! They also find it difficult to compete when several offers come in at once! I recommend that buyers who find the home they want get their offer in immediately and at their best price. If the buyer offers full price, there's a chance the offer can get a seller signature and go under contract before the multiple offers come in. Why submit a low offer and find out someone else bid higher and bought … (1 comments)
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realtors: Do You Agree That The Wave of The Next Decade Seems to be Rentals? - 10/22/11 12:27 AM
Amazing! I have read recent news reports from reliable sources, in my opinion, that state it's time for investors to step up to the plate and hit a home run! Due to poor credit, thanks to foreclosures, short sales, etc., many buyers are planning to rent because they can't buy until their credit improves. Some buyers simply have a good case of the jitters! For whatever reason, the experts seems to suggest that now is the time to become a landlord to provide homes for the renters!
This sounds like good advice to me while prices and interest rates are both … (9 comments)
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realtors: It's Humbling and Fun to be Honored by Wall Street Journal and Real Trends - 09/27/11 07:49 PM
For Janet's blog regarding receipt of this exciting award, please go to: http://www.homesincedarcity.com/
Janet loves referrals! Please call Janet Naisbitt-Bagley team at ERA Realty Center at 435-865-1019 or email naisbitt@infowest.com for help with all of your real estate needs.
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realtors: Short Sale, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure? What? - 09/09/11 11:35 PM
When oh when can we just go back to resales and new construction with hardly any distressed sales any more? I feel so sad for the sellers who can't make their payments because they lost their jobs or have some other hardship; and yet, I feel so strongly that the payments should be made because a commitment was made to pay them. But how? It seems for many there just is no way. I certainly don't know the answer.
Everything seems all confused in today's world. I want it fixed, but I don't know what can be done to fix it. Will … (4 comments)
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realtors: Does "Stop Dreaming, Start Doing" Apply To You? - 08/19/11 05:36 PM
That's the catchy title on the article I just read by Kelle sparta/November 2007. I love her first paragraph, "Some people do so well at achieving their goals, while others never seem to turn their career aspirations into reality. Why? Because "doers" put their plans into action, while "dreamers" set lofty goals that--consciously or not--they don't believe they can ever actually fulfill."
I believe that believing is an absolutely necessary step in reaching your goals. If your brain can't get around it, how can you possibly achieve it when your brain is directing the show? I love the song, "To Dream the … (2 comments)
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realtors: Cedar City, UT, Real Estate Sales Are Booming! - 01/03/11 08:19 PM
In some of the past years in Cedar City, Utah, real estate sales between December 25 and January 1 have been extremely slow and near death. This year, Naisbitt-Bagley of ERA Realty Center and her team have been enjoying a very busy and successful post holiday season that has included 5 closings, several accepted offers and several new listings! They are also negotiating some new contracts!
If the above trend continues, the 2011 real estate market promises to be strong and successful! What is your experience for real estate sales in other areas? I'd love to hear more reports of success!
For help with all your real estate needs, … (2 comments)
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realtors: Real Estate In Cedar City, Utah, Is Not On Hold For The Holidays Yet! - 12/17/10 01:07 PM
Janet and her team of licensed real estate agents are still showing homes and selling homes, and our listings are still attracting offers! Christmas shoppers are including homes in their shopping list this year! It may be too late to close the sale before Christmas, but it certainly would make a fabulous New Year to realize the joy and satisfaction that comes from home ownership.
Please call the Janet Naisbitt-Bagley team at ERA Realty Center at 435-865-1019, 800-934-3742 or email naisbitt@infowest.com for help with all of your real estate needs. Check out the inventory of homes for sale in the Cedar City, UT, … (0 comments)
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realtors: Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure? - 10/26/10 03:41 PM
This real estate market certainly has a variety of interesting avenues sellers can go to when they are under water! I wonder if they are getting the advice they need from their lenders. It seems to me that with all of the problems associated with foreclosures, it would be much less expensive for the lenders to work with the sellers and avoid the foreclosures altogether. I've heard the cost of each foreclosure is approximately equal to the amount owed. I hope this is an exageration, but the costs have to be really high if you take time to consider all that … (1 comments)
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realtors: Foreclosed Homes and Homes Priced-Like Foreclosures in Cedar City, Utah - 09/21/10 06:26 PM
Wow! There are some really great buys on homes in Cedar City, UT. It's amazing to see all of the values available including some great buys on brand new homes being priced-like-foreclosures! Take a look at our MLS at www.homesincedarcity.com. Then call Janet's team at 435-865-1019 or 800-934-3742 at ERA for help with every home or property or email naisbitt@infowest.com!
If you're looking for horse property, I don't believe you can find better values anyplace in the country than right here in Cedar City, UT and outlying areas! Pack up your horses and call Janet's team at 435-865-1019. Let us know … (0 comments)
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realtors: Rural Development Direct Money Must Be Used Now For Your New Home! - 09/02/10 09:58 PM
I just read a joke in Pillar To Post's "Just For Fun." I got permission to share it: "The dream ofthe older generation was to pay off a mortgage. The dream of today's young families is to get one." I love it!
Right now if it's your dream to buy a home, you may as well do it today while you can still get Rural Development money for Cedar City, Utah homes with nothing down.
Call Janet's team at 435-865-1019 for information or email naisbitt@infowest.com.
Check out the inventory of bargain-priced homes for sale including foreclosures, short sales, new construction at www.homesincedarcity.com. Janet's team at … (2 comments)
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realtors: Cedar City Real Estate Market Is Still Buzzing With Buyer Activity! - 05/05/10 10:40 PM
Many real estate agents were worried that the April 30 tax credit deadline would signal a new slump in real estate sales. Not so in Cedar City, Utah! My office is still very busy with the good kind of busy. You know--the kind that makes buyers and sellers happy when they make a win-win transaction begin. Negotiating offers and getting contracts signed are two of the favorite activities that we've been working on since April 30. We love it when sellers can make plans to move on with their new goals, and the buyers can start packing to move into their new home! I believe 2010 is going to … (1 comments)
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realtors: Back To Cedar City Utah Real Estate Market After Meditating In Sedona, AZ! - 03/08/10 01:58 PM
I learned all kinds of fun things while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Sedona including the spiritual benefits of hugging a tree to both you and the tree! Is that where the term tree-huggers originated? My beautician had explained a little about a Vortex before I left, but I took a class while there to try to understand more and visited a Vortex Area. I enjoyed Cowboy Music and Native flute music, as well as the red rocks and Montezuma's Well and Montezuma Castle and more!
I traveled home to the spectacular beauty, gorgeous views and red mountains that I love … (0 comments)
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realtors: Real Estate Market is feeling the effects of The $8,000 Tax Credit Benefit - 03/14/09 09:49 PM
Cedar City, UT, Real Estate News Update:
I received an email today from Tim Prindle at MGM Funding. He wanted to remind me of the tax credit that is a very important part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. He said this credit is easy to offset the 3.5% downpayment requirement for FHA. Here is the verbiage from Tim again:
"First-time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November 2009 may be eligible for the lower of an $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home tax credit. Remember a tax … (1 comments)
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Janet Naisbitt-Bagley
Cedar City,
UT
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